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In the year that the legendary African-American filmmaker Spike Lee turns 60, it’s hard to not appreciate the cultural relevance of his work – whether it tackles the politics of race or explores the beauty of artforms like jazz in Mo’ Better Blues. Most people agree MBB isn’t Spike’s best…
I’ve been to some strange places in my time but nothing – and I mean, nothing – as freakishly charming as afternoon tea at Little Nan’s Rio bar. Just imagine: if us mere humans could hitch a ride all the way back to our memories of the ’90s ala Eternal Sunshine…
Film fanatics will agree that movie posters are arguably as significant as the flicks themselves, as their long history has given them – the good ones at least – the credibility to be considered contemporary art. So when 40 established artists and emerging illustrators were tasked with producing prints inspired…
With Dalston firmly established in its rep as the hipster region of the East End, it’s not surprising that a quirky new kid on the block like The Hunter S would set up shop in the area, hoping to match the popularity of Victoria Park Road’s Hemingway (the same guys…
Ever since the August riots, trendy, energetic areas like Hackney and neighbouring Dalston have felt distinctly less boisterous and a little more subdued. However, it’s clear that the east end’s manifesto of creativity and entrepreneurialism is still very much alive. Evidence of the area’s continued regeneration includes the recent opening of…
Stumbling across this space – out of the crazy fug of Dalston High Street – is like being welcomed into secret community of green-fingered peace-loving Londoners… and that’s not even too much of an exaggeration. It’s got the authentic feel of a space designed for and used by people who…